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Kangana's Dig at Naseeruddin Shah Over His Silence

The Queen actress calls out veteran actor's silence on a civic issue that clearly has her fired up.

Kangana Ranaut speaking passionately at a public event
Photo: Ifpofficial, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Bollywood’s outspoken queen of opinions is at it again. Kangana Ranaut has apparently taken aim at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, expressing her displeasure over what she perceives as his silence on the Jharkhand protests. Industry chatter suggests the actress didn’t mince words, making pointed comments about the acclaimed filmmaker’s perceived passivity on what she views as a critical public matter.

The feud appears to center on differing perspectives about celebrity activism and civic responsibility. As per reports circulating in Indian media, Kangana expressed her frustration in rather sharp terms, with her critique seemingly calling into question Shah’s priorities and public stance. The jab has social media buzzing with speculation about their contrasting political and social viewpoints.

This clash adds another chapter to what appears to be a pattern of disagreement between the two accomplished artists. Both are celebrated in their own right. Shah is known for acclaimed films like Sparsh and A Wednesday, while Kangana has delivered blockbusters including Queen and Tanu Weds Manu. Yet their worldviews clearly diverge significantly on matters of public concern. Whether we’ll hear more from either party remains to be seen, but Bollywood’s fever pitch just climbed another notch.

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Photo: Ifpofficial, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)